March 19th, 2026

Hello families,

It was a busy week preparing for conferences and wrapping up some learning before the break! Here is what we got up to:

We had our last two walking field trips with YellowSteps. After reviewing the photos students took, we discussed whether the structures we observed were helpful or harmful to humans and animals in the community. We then explored diamante poems, and each student created their own to describe a chosen image using nouns, adjectives, and verbs.


  


  



Diamante Poems


 

In word work we explored decoding levelled texts and highlighting the spelling pattern: CVCe. Students then drew a picture to match the text to demonstrate their comprehension skills.

We also got a letter response back from the Calgary Zoo! They gifted our class some wolf trading cards and answered the questions we asked in our letters a few weeks back.

Words of the Week

Spicy Words
spring
melting
mapping

Compass Points Sit Spot - Ask your child, what is the slogan to remember the four directions? (Never Eat Soggy Waffles!)




 


In Social Studies we began by zooming out from Calgary, Alberta, all the way to North America (also known as Turtle Island in our class), and then zooming back in to focus on Canada. We learned that Canada is made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories, with the territories located in the north.

  


Carson Crosses Canada2,560 × 2,560

In mathematics we learned how to add and subtract using tallies and the Montessori coloured bead bars.

 

Book Fair Wishlists


St. Patricks Day scavenger hunt and math games.



 Snacktime Picnic




Responsible Work Choices of the Week




 


It was our last week of badminton. Students showed so much growth in birdie bumping, serving and rallying.


We will be starting gymnastics the Monday we come back from break. Please see the visual below to ensure your child is ready to participate. 



Guest Reader
 Please see the message below about our upcoming guest reader opportunity. Calendars were sent home on Tuesday. Happy reading!



Looking for some academic apps during the break? Check out these two we use in the classroom! (Please note that EPIC only works during school hour times)

    EPIC reading App 
    Our class code is: ypq1713


    Khan Academy Kids App
    Our class is signed up on the the Khan Academy Kids App. This app has a variety of literacy and math activities to help support skill development. Here is our classroom login information if you would like to practice at home:

    Please note that when in a topic you may need to switch between "K", "grade 1" and "grade 2" to reflect your child's needs. Happy learning!


Have a wonderful spring break, 

 Ms. Greenhall


    Important Dates

  • March 20th: Art Card Orders are Due

  • March 21st - 29th: Spring Break

  • Monday March 30th : First day of gymnastics

  • April 3rd: Good Friday - No School

  • Tuesday April 7th - Room 8 Tea Time Tuesday 

  • April 24th: PD Day -No School